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Where does misfiring Radamel Falcao’s future lie?

Barnard Samuel

Posted 18 May

Manchester United have not seen the best of Falcao’s former ferocious forward threat and look unlikely to make his move permanent next season

As Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw by rivals Arsenal in their final home game of the season at Old Trafford, on-loan frontman Radamel Falcao departed proceedings in a disappointed manner. With his shoulders slumped the Colombian made way for Robin van Persie and appeared to wave farewell to the onlooking Red Devils faithful.

While most United fans would actually prefer to see the Monaco marksman remain at the Theatre of Dreams and prove his credentials, having so far failed to live up to his past ferocious form, the club are seemingly unlikely to fork out the reported £40m or above permanent price.

Colombia’s second highest ever international goalscorer incredibly arrived at Old Trafford as one of Europe’s most prolific hitmen, having earned a big-money move to Ligue 1 after superb stints with both Portuguese giants Porto and La Liga outfit Atletico Madrid.

However, despite firing himself towards a rampant reputation and his transfer causing jubilation among the United faithful, Falcao has failed to live up to the hype, underwhelmingly striking only four Premier League goals against Everton, Aston Villa, Stoke City and, most recently, Leicester City in January.

Although, Falcao’s mammoth price-tag is sure to put potential suitors off such bids, especially with the former Porto poacher suffering from the worst goalscoring campaign of his career in Europe at Old Trafford.